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PHIL 283Great Works: Ancient and Medieval

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Philosophy
Cross-listed
CLAS 261

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

A survey of ancient and medieval philosophy in the Western tradition, this course focuses on the writings of some of the most significant philosophers from these historical periods, including Plato, Aristotle, and Augustine, among others. Students will learn how to analyze and evaluate the ideas and arguments of the philosophers covered in the course. In addition, students will develop their own skills in philosophical argumentation, including in writing.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 00141090 / 25MW 13:00–14:20
LEC 70116895 / 9999Online or by arrangement

Reviewed on UW Flow

50% liked it75% easy0% useful

From 2 ratings and 1 comment on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • I expected this course to be easier than it was. Some of my arguments were marked harshly, which felt out-of-the-blue for a 200-level course.

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Fall 2017

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